Top 10 Seafood Appetizers to Impress Your Guest
Seafood appetizers are one of the best ways to begin a meal, whether you are serving steak, chicken, or something else entirely. The range of seafood appetizers is so vast that you can find something for even the pickiest palette.
Have an event coming up? Or maybe a meal with family? If so, it’s best to learn about your options for seafood appetizers now. Keep reading as we go through the 10 best seafood appetizers.
1. Crab Cakes
The best seafood appetizer of all time is none other than crab cakes. Decadent, warm, and flakey, these delicate appetizers will have your guests moaning from the first bite. Plus, they come pre-cooked, meaning you just have to heat them and serve!
Kolikof’s crab cakes are made with delicious, fresh Dungeness crab. They even come in a cute little ramekin that you can wash and reuse for future recipes.
2. Crab Rangoon Dip
Crab cakes are good, but they also pair well with more elegant events. If you are looking for a crab-based appetizer that is a little more laid back, we recommend choosing crab Rangoon dip.
This tasty dip combines the deliciousness of fresh crab with creamy cheese for a hot appetizer that will have your guests begging for more. Serve with tortillas, bread, or even crispy chips.
3. Baked Stuffed Shrimp
For those who really want to wow their guests, we recommend grabbing some of Kolikof’s colossal baked stuffed shrimp! Pre-cooked to perfection, these delicious morsels combine the tender and succulent crab meat with decadent shrimp!
No need to stress about preparing them, as you just have to turn on the oven, pop them in, set a timer, and then enjoy!
4. Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip
Dip fans will absolutely adore a hot crab and artichoke dip! Similar to its spinach-based cousin, crab, and artichoke dip combines rich crab with salty artichokes and creamy cheese for a dip that will melt in your mouth.
Similar to the aforementioned dip, this dish comes pre-cooked, only requiring you to heat and serve. We recommend serving it with toasted French breads, but you can truly pair it with just about anything!
5. Lobster Mac n Cheese
The only thing more decadent than crab is lobster! There are so many dishes you can make with fresh lobster, including a lobster version of the crab cakes we mentioned above. But, if you aren’t feeling like cooking, Kolikof’s offers a premade lobster mac and cheese.
Like the crab cakes, the lobster mac n cheese comes in ramekins, so you just have to place them in your oven, heat, and serve.
6. Shrimp Sui Mai
Whether you are planning an Asian meal or just want an appetizer that is easy to pass around, look no further than Shrimp Sui Mai. Made with all-natural ingredients and premium shrimp, this is one seafood appetizer you won’t want to miss.
You can order them just one time, or subscribe and save if this is a dish you plan to enjoy regularly!
7. Stone Crab Claws
Stone crab claws are one of the easiest seafood appetizers of all time, especially if you order the pre-cooked version, meaning you just have to serve them! Stone crabs are a special sort of crabs that can live without one claw, meaning consuming stone crab is environmentally sustainable.
Not only that, but stone crab is a versatile appetizer, with the flavor changing depending on the dip you serve it with. We recommend having a few different sauces available to keep all of your guests happy. Start with Joel’s famous mustard sauce, and be sure to have some clarified butter on hand as well.
8. Fresh Shrimp
If you want to keep things simple, fresh shrimp chilled and served with cocktail sauce is also an option. This favorite appetizer is a classic and well-loved—so it is sure to have guests raving.
For those who prefer hot seafood appetizers, a fried version of this shrimp is also available, though we find the classic fresh shrimp appetizer to be the preferred choice by many!
9. Salmon Roe
Salmon roe is one of our favorite seafood appetizers, as it comes ready to use and can be paired with almost anything to take your appetizer game to the next level. For example, you could purchase some crème fraiche and cocktail blinis to make your own passable appetizers. Or, you could roll salmon roe into fresh smoked salmon and squeeze a lemon over them to make something fresh your guests won’t be able to resist.
Regardless of your taste preferences, it is impossible to go wrong with salmon roe which is why it is one of our favorite seafood appetizers of all time.
10. Sea Scallops
Those planning the most upscale events, who prefer a served appetizer, should consider sea scallops. Sea scallops are a blank slate, allowing you to add the spices and sauce you desire to make them fit your event. Additionally, sea scallops are reasonably easy to prepare, and just a few go a long way!
Sea scallops are one of the few items on this list that aren’t restricted to just an appetizer. While they should be served on their own during the early course of a meal, they can also be added to pasta or a soup to make an amazing main dish.
Where to Buy Upscale Seafood Appetizers
If you are searching for the best seafood appetizers for your next event, look no further than Kolikof Caviar and Gourmet. Kolikof’s carries everything on this list, and more, ensuring you have everything you need to serve the best meal possible. They even carry premium caviars that can’t be found at your local grocer.
Plus, they ship everything directly to your door in just 72 hours, so if you order today, you can enjoy your favorite seafood appetizers in no time at all. No matter what your event, Kolikof’s is here to help, so shop right away because life is too short to continue eating boring appetizers.